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Grants for Small businesses - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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Outdoor Equity Grant Program
$100,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that create inclusive outdoor experiences and career opportunities for traditionally excluded youth and families in Colorado.

Community Development
City or township governments
Workforce Development Mini Grants
$9,999
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small organizations in King County that focus on professional development for those working with children from prenatal to age five, emphasizing early childhood development, mental health, and racial equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Activation Grant Program
$9,500
Massachusetts Office of Small Business
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and community organizations in Boston that create public events and initiatives to help small businesses grow and engage with the community during Small Business Month.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Cultivate Small Business
$13,000
Santander US
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This program provides free support, education, and potential funding to early-stage food-related businesses owned by minority entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help them grow and thrive.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
African American Heritage Preservation Program
$250,000
Maryland Historical Trust (MHT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and individuals for the preservation and enhancement of sites significant to the African American experience in Maryland.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Linn County Cultural Coalition Grant
$2,500
Linn County Cultural Coalition
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Oregon, to support projects that enhance arts, heritage, and humanities while promoting community engagement and cultural enrichment.

Arts
Nonprofits
NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations, including universities and nonprofits, to create collaborative projects that increase participation and equity in STEM fields for historically underrepresented communities across the United States.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program
$350,000
Montgomery County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, to implement projects that enhance community connectivity, sustainability, and economic vibrancy in line with the county's comprehensive plan.

Community Development
City or township governments
Students and Young Adults Career Awareness and Training Grants
$600,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Massachusetts that aim to enhance career awareness and training for students and young adults from underrepresented communities in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Future of Work Accelerator Grant Program
$100,000
HP Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides funding, technology, and training to U.S.-based nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations that support vulnerable populations, such as youth and small businesses, in gaining digital skills and access to technology.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Sickle Cell Clinic Expansion and Enhancement Program Competitive
$80,000
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based hematology clinics, emergency departments, and universities to improve care and services for individuals with sickle cell disease.

Health
Nonprofits
Placemaking Grant Program
$25,000
City of Charlotte
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This program provides funding to community groups, businesses, and residents in Charlotte to transform underutilized public spaces into vibrant, accessible areas that reflect local needs and enhance community identity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Thriving Families Grant
$30,000
United Way of Greater New Haven
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations that help underserved job seekers in Greater New Haven overcome barriers to employment and achieve sustainable careers.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge
$3,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites artists, researchers, and advocates to create innovative media that raises awareness and promotes collaborative treatment strategies for the millions affected by rare diseases in the U.S.

Health
Individuals
Eliminating Barriers to Entry: Water Utilities as Community Partners for Career Pipelines
$175,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports water utilities in partnering with community organizations to create career pathways for underrepresented job seekers in the water sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Welcoming Communities Grants
$2,000
Cultural Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for community events in York City that promote inclusivity, diversity, and cultural engagement, ensuring they are free and accessible to all residents.

Community Development
Individuals
Creating Inclusive Communities Grant Program
$200,000
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that help Virginians with developmental disabilities gain meaningful employment by reducing barriers and enhancing job readiness through community-based initiatives.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Arts Build Community Grant
$2,500
ArtsAVL
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative public art projects in Buncombe County that promote community engagement and collaboration, particularly benefiting low-income neighborhoods and areas recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fresh Coat Property Improvement Grant
$10,000
City of Albuquerque Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This program provides financial assistance for exterior improvements to commercial and mixed-use properties in designated areas of Albuquerque, aiming to revitalize neighborhoods and attract more customers.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Action Plan Micro-Grant
$5,000
City of Bowling Green
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individuals and community groups in Bowling Green, Ohio, for small-scale projects that enhance public spaces, promote community engagement, and align with local development goals.

Community Development
Individuals